
What’s My Thesis? is a podcast that examines art, philosophy, and culture through longform, unfiltered conversations. Hosted by artist Javier Proenza, each episode challenges assumptions and invites listeners to engage deeply with creative and intellectual ideas beyond surface-level discourse.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 304 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophyHistory | |||

In this episode, Javier Proenza speaks with South African interdisciplinary artist Azole Njengele, an MFA candidate at Otis College of Art and Design, about the relationship between architecture, drawing, and photography in her evolving practice. Ref... more
Interdisciplinary artist Manny Valdez joins What's My Thesis? to discuss his participatory practice, recent projects, and experiences as an MFA graduate from Otis College of Art and Design. Drawing on performance, installation, screen printing, and a... more
Javier Proenza speaks with Ioanna Sakellaraki, a Greek visual artist, photographer, and Fulbright Scholar currently conducting research with the Smithsonian, about the development of her interdisciplinary practice across photography, collage, embroid... more
For the 300th episode of What’s My Thesis?, Javier Proenza is joined by Los Angeles-based artists and cultural workers Dakota Noot and Christopher Anthony Velasco for an informal conversation shaped by friendship, shared history, and long experience ... more
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Javier's podcast is a fun ride filled with inviting and engaging conversations with artists from various backgrounds. Each episode delves deeply into a wide range of topics, from the artists' origin stories to the intricacies of the creative process to the personal journeys that shape these artists. The discussions often illuminate the vital role art plays in society, encouraging listeners to reflect on the philosophical aspects of artistic expression. It's not just about art; it's about underst... more
I’m not sure what I thought What’s My Thesis ? would be about, but I was not prepared for the interesting perspectives of the different guests each episode. I think the host has chosen some interesting people to have conversation with. I have had my mind stretched even on topics I know intimately; a testament to how timely and important the topics are. I enjoy the format of free-form conversation. I think you do a decent job of reigning it in and keeping to the topic as much as possible. The tan... more
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I read the description of this podcast’s content and found myself intrigued. Listened to five minutes and was bored out of my gourd. Random conversation is not interesting.
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This show publishes longform, unfiltered conversations at the intersection of art, philosophy, and culture. Episodes frequently explore how personal history, identity, and social structures shape creative practice, often through intimate artist interviews that probe the tensions between markets, institutions, and lived experience. Across conversations, listeners encounter deep dives into themes like migration, labor in the arts, political resistance, and community-making, with a strong emphasis on process, mentorship, and collaborative practice. Noteworthy nuances include a penchant for candid storytelling, critical takes on art world dynamics, and a sustained interest in art as a vehicle for social dialogue and personal growth. Potential l... more
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What’s My Thesis? launched 8 years ago and published 304 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on What’s My Thesis? include:
1. Manny Valdez
2. Ioanna Sakellaraki
3. Dakota Noot
4. Christopher Anthony Velasco
5. Dave Young Kim
6. Snezana Petrovic
7. Joe Galarza
8. Josh Schaedel
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